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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, p. 180 – 211.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Tranh?
(a) A commander of their brigade
(b) A lover of Phuong's
(c) A friend of Kien's
(d) A boy from school

2. Why does Phuong accompany Kien on the train when they sign up for the war effort?
(a) They want to spend all the time they have left together
(b) To make sure he gets there
(c) She has never been on a train before
(d) She is travelling to her relatives

3. At what times of the day does Kien write?
(a) Night-time
(b) Mornings only
(c) Any time that he can
(d) Day time

4. What does Phuong finally tell Kien about their future in the form of a note?
(a) That they will never see each other again
(b) That they will be moving to America together
(c) That they will be married in the spring
(d) That they will meet each other again some day

5. What almost happens between them?
(a) They almost get married
(b) They almost make love
(c) They almost argue
(d) They almost run away together

Short Answer Questions

1. What did this skill reveal to Kien?

2. When did Kien's father die?

3. What did Kien's father warn him against?

4. How does Phuong and Kien separate after their night at the abandoned school?

5. Why does Kien find it so difficult to accept Tranh's death?

(see the answer key)

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